Asbestos-Cement Siding Panels

Pre-cut panels of asbestos-cement used for exterior wall siding on homes and buildings, offering fire resistance and durability. Produced by embedding asbestos fibers in a cement slurry and molding into flat panels. HTS 6811.40.00.00 applies to asbestos-containing asbestos-cement articles as defined in Chapter 68.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6811.82.00Same rate: 35%

If cellulose fiber-cement version without asbestos

Excludes asbestos content, moving to the cellulose fiber-cement subheading.

4411.92Lower: 16% vs 35%

If made with fiber-reinforced wood pulp instead of cement

Medium density fiberboard (MDF) panels classify under Chapter 44 for wood products.

3920.99Lower: 15.8% vs 35%

If polymer-based composite siding with asbestos

Plastic plates/sheets predominate in Chapter 39 over asbestos-cement composites.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'contains asbestos' to avoid misclassification and safety violations

Secure advance EPA notifications for shipments over certain thresholds under TSCA rules

Monitor updates to asbestos import bans in destination countries like the US and EU

Related Products under HTS 6811.40.00.00

Asbestos-Cement Roofing Shingles

Flat or curved asbestos-cement shingles designed for roofing applications in residential and commercial buildings. These products are formed by mixing asbestos fibers with Portland cement and water, then pressing and curing into durable sheets. Classified under HTS 6811.40.00.00 due to their asbestos content and asbestos-cement composition as per Chapter 68.

Asbestos-Cement Corrugated Roofing Sheets

Corrugated sheets made from asbestos-cement for use as durable, weather-resistant roofing in industrial and agricultural structures. The asbestos fibers reinforce the cement matrix for enhanced tensile strength and longevity. Falls under HTS 6811.40.00.00 as asbestos-containing articles of asbestos-cement per Chapter 68 notes.

Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipes

High-pressure pipes manufactured from asbestos-cement for water distribution and sewage systems, valued for corrosion resistance. Asbestos chrysotile fibers are mixed with cement to form centrifugally spun tubes. Classified in HTS 6811.40.00.00 for asbestos-containing articles per Chapter 68 exclusions.

Asbestos-Cement Flat Sheets

Large flat sheets of asbestos-cement used for partitions, cladding, and flooring underlayment in construction projects. Made by the Hatschek process combining asbestos fibers and cement on a cylinder mold. HTS 6811.40.00.00 covers these asbestos-containing fiber-cement articles explicitly.

Asbestos-Cement Electrical Insulation Boards

Boards combining asbestos-cement with insulating properties for electrical panels and switchgear enclosures. Asbestos provides dielectric strength while cement adds mechanical rigidity. Fits HTS 6811.40.00.00 as asbestos-cement articles, excluded from Chapter 85 electrical insulators per notes.

Asbestos-Cement Sewer Pipes

Bell-and-spigot joint pipes of asbestos-cement for underground sanitary sewer lines, resistant to soil acids. Centrifugally cast with asbestos reinforcement for crack resistance. HTS 6811.40.00.00 for asbestos-containing pipes per Chapter 68 fiber-cement definitions.